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Buying a Property and the risks of‘P’contamination tested or monitored. The standard agreement used in the sale and purchase of properties can be amended to provide a warranty from the vendor that the property has not been used for meth manufacture. 2. As part of your general due diligence, you should be obtaining a copy of the Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report from Council. If Police are aware of a property being used as a Lab, the council may be informed. The Council may note the risk of contamination on a property’s LIM. Some Councils may add the notification permanently while others remove it once the property has been decontaminated. 3. Have the property tested for meth contamination. There are indicative tests that provide a yes/no answer as to whether meth residue is present on the property. Samples are collected and sent to a laboratory for testing. The actual level is not ascertained; only more detailed laboratory testing would determine the level. There are different qualities of meth testing available, so it pays to check that you are engaging somebody who knows what they are doing.
The subject of risks, dangers and potential financial costs of possible methamphetamine (“P”) contamination in properties has received significant exposure in the media in the past few months. We advise our clients to be cautious when buying any property, and making investigations in respect of meth contamination should be part of any purchaser’s due diligence enquires. There are three basic enquiries that can be made: 1. The Vendor and/or Agent should be asked specifically about meth; in particular whether the property has been
At the moment, there are no standardised procedures or regulations in respect of meth contamination testing. This is currently being worked on, with further information expected later on in the year. In the meantime, it is best to exercise caution and complete full due diligence enquiries when purchasing a property. KATRINA SIMPSON Solicitor SIMPSON WESTERN CNR MILLWATER PARKWAY & POLARITY RISE, SILVERDALE DDI: 09 489 0756 P: 09 486 3058 F: 09 486 2235 www.simpsonwestern.co.nz
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